Sunday, December 15, 2013

Garden Blogger's Bloom Day December 2013

This blue Baleria obtusa or bush violet caught my eye this morning. I was surprised to see how well it looks since it is quite old and has been cut back frequently.

A newer dwarf Baleria variety I use as a border plant.

Here I have dwarf Balerias bordering pink pentas.

White begonias are enjoying the cooler nights we are now experiencing with strong trade winds.

Deep blue duranta repens blooms drooping under the weight of the top heavy shrub.

My snow on the mountain an euphorbia leucocephala is not as spectacular this year as years gone by. The old one finally fell and this is a younger shrub whose shape will improve with future pruning.

Welcome to Garden Blogger's Bloom Day where gardeners around the globe post what is blooming in their gardens. Christmas is ten days away and this year the Christmas spirit has not caught up with me as yet.

To see more blooming gardens please visit Carol at May dreams gardensWishing all a peaceful and joyous holiday season!

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a rustic country garden located in the north of Barbados featuring water lilies, orchids, blooming tropicals, fruits and recipes

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a self opinionated individual who speaks her mind on things that are important to her. I am Helen and I live in the north of Barbados in an old house that dates back to the early 1800's or more. I have been frantically gardening on 2.3 acres since 1996. I am married to a sweet guy called Chuck and we are the proud parents of a daughter, seven dogs and two lovebirds. My hubby is a retired teacher from Miami Florida and a wonderful human being. I was born on the island of Grenada and lived and attended Primary school in Trinidad and Tobago and later moved to Barbados in 1967 where I spent my adult years. I love to cook for company and adore a fusion of various cuisines. I speak some french with some degree of fluency having studied Pattern making in Paris many many moons ago. I work as a part time water garden consultant and my husband and I grow water lilies.